Earth Day is just a week away, but the Central Arkansas Library System is hosting a number of events this month to celebrate Earth Day. Check out their website for some upcoming activities!
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One week from today is the DEA's National Drug Take Back Day. Get your unused and expired medications together to bring to a drop off location on Saturday, April 22! Find a drop off location near you:
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DHS's Every Child Arkansas is a new program to support and recruit foster parents from around the state. The mission of Every Child Arkansas is to invite people to consider fostering and spread awareness that everyone can make a difference. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
At the April board meeting, the PCSSD Board of Education voted to eliminate the policy requiring uniforms for elementary students. This will go into effect beginning with the 2023-2024 school year. A dress code will be put in place in the coming weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Janice Warren at jwarren@pcssd.org.
April is Arab-American Heritage Month. This month we celebrate the contributions and achievements of Arab-Americans, along with their heritage. In 2022, Congress issued a proclamation commemorating the event. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
We love PCSSD and would love for you to come work with us! If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and have a supportive, caring team around here - apply now!
https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers
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PCSSD's Donation Centers are open for families in need following the tornados that tore through central Arkansas on March 31. Items from food, clothing, baby items, and more are available to be picked up.
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April is the Month of the Military Child. We are proud to serve military families across our PCSSD and are thankful for the service of all military families! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
AR Kids Read celebrated students across Pulaski County on Thursday (April 6) at their annual Spellebration event. Our very own, Cardell Shephard, was selected as the Super Reader for PCSSD! We are so proud of Cardell and his amazing hard work. His reading mentor, Ms. Mullins, attended the event with him (pictured). Way to represent Oakbrooke as a SUPER READER!
Happy Easter!
April is School Library Month! Thank you to the dedicated Teacher Librarians across PCSSD! This month we would like to shout out these professionals by feeder. We are thankful for the TLs in the Sylvan Hills feeder! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
We love PCSSD and would love for you to come work with us! If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and have a supportive, caring team around here - apply now!
https://www.pcssd.org/page/careers
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All schools and District offices will be open tomorrow (April 6). We appreciate the understanding and cooperation with our decision to have an AMI day today. Counselors will be available for all students and staff who wish to talk through recent events. Additionally, DHS is providing disaster relief counseling services. More info here: https://5il.co/1s3j1 As a reminder, PCSSD schools are closed on Friday (April 7) for professional development. District offices will be open regular hours.
Best wishes for a joyous Passover! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. We are thankful for our paraprofessionals throughout PCSSD who continuously show their dedication to our students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Our donation centers will NOT be open today since we have shifted to an AMI day. We will be open tomorrow accept and distribute donations. More details on the locations can be found here: https://www.pcssd.org/article/1062898.
As we continue to monitor the timing and path of the storms in our state, PCSSD has decided to change to an AMI day today (April 5). We feel this is the safest decision for our students, families and staff. We understand that many families and staff still do not have power or Internet. In these cases, schools will work with them regarding any assignments or other concerns. Thank you and stay safe.
PCSSD continues to monitor the severe weather situation that is expected to move through the state overnight and into the morning. After consulting with local meteorologists as well as neighboring school districts, PCSSD will have plan to delay our start by 2.5 hours tomorrow (Wednesday, April 5). However, as we continue to monitor the storms throughout the night and in the morning, if anything changes PCSSD may adjust our decision to shift to a full AMI day tomorrow. This decision will be made by 7:30 a.m. tomorrow. Thank you, as always, for your patience.
ESS (WillSub) is hiring substitute and support staff to work in PCSSD. They offer flexible scheduling, bi-weekly pay, training opportunities, bonus programs and more. Apply today at www.ess.com. We'd love to have you work with us in PCSSD! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD is closely monitoring the severe weather situation that is expected to enter the state overnight and into the morning. We will have an update this evening as we continue to gather more information about the path of these storms. We appreciate your patience.